“I must say that with regards to terrorism, nobody can predict when it will occur but then if our security agencies are being proactive in terms of Immigration service, policing our border communities and making sure that anyone who steps in this country; his conduct and behavior are monitored… we could avoid some of these things mentioned,” he told Starr News Thursday.

The Canadian government in its travel warnings to its citizens cautioned and pointed to an increase in pick-pocketing, extortion from police officers at checkpoints and fraud in the West African country.

“There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist targets could include shopping malls, government buildings, and public areas such as bars, restaurants, hotels and sites frequented by Westerners. Be aware of your surroundings in public places,” the alert issued by the Canadian High Commission stated.